This Week: An Amazing Studio Ghibli in 35mm Series, Day of Remembrance, J-Pop Duo Roli Angels, and more

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Monday, February 12

MAZINGER Z: INFINITY (Subtitled): Ten years ago, young hero Koji Kabuto piloted the legendary super robot “Mazinger Z” in a struggle to save all of humanity. Now Koji has left the pilot seat behind to become a scientist. But an unexpected encounter deep under Mt. Fuji triggers a new threat to mankind and Koji and Mazinger Z face a choice between good and evil. Select Movie Theaters Around Los Angeles. 7:00 pm. TAGS: Anime, Movies

Wednesday, February 14

NEKO NINJA (Subtitled): A rogue ninja takes travels with an overweight, golden-haired and red-nosed cat he believes is the feline form of his long-disappeared and legendary ninja father. The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, Los Angeles. 7:00 pm. Free. TAGS: Movies

Thursday, February 15

MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO and KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE in 35mm (Subtitled): Hayao Miyazaki Double Feature! The beloved MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO tells the story of young sisters who move near a vast forest where they encounter Totoro, a giant, lumbering, bunny-esque creature. KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE is the story of a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt. Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood. 7:30 pm. $12. TAGS: Anime, Movies

Japanese American National Museum – Free Day: The Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Free general admission every third Thursday of the month. Japanese American National Museum, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. 12:00 pm. Free. TAGS: Art, History, Museum

Friday, February 16

HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (Subtitled) in 35mm: Sophie, an average teenage girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. Aero Theatre, Santa Monica. 7:30 pm. $12. TAGS: Anime, Movies

MIND GAME (Subtitled)- Midnight Show: Buckle in and prepare to surrender yourself to an exhilarating and wildly entertaining ride. Mind Game is a psychedelic explosion of unconstrained animated expression—gloriously colorful images ricochet in a cacophony of rapid fire associations that mimic the thought process, like writer/director Masaaki Yuasa’s brain splattered onto the screen in all its goopy glory. Landmark’s Nuart Theatre, West Los Angeles. 11:55 pm. $12. TAGS: Anime, Movies

Saturday, February 17

2018 Los Angeles Day of Remembrance: The 76th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 and the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, the legislation that provided a formal apology from the US government and monetary reparations to Japanese Americans during World War II. Featured speakers will include Alan Nishio, community activist and founding member of National Coalition for Redress/Reparations (now Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress). Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles. 2:00 pm. TAGS: Discussion, History